Fr Wayne Coughlin: The Presbytery, 2 Severn Way, Bedford MK41 7BX. Tel: (01234) 352607; parishpriestbedford@gmail.comFr Wayne is the Diocesan Director of Missio. Missio is the Pope’s official charity for overseas mission

and is part of the worldwide network of Pontifical Mission Societies.Rev. Tony Quinlan: Tel: (01234) 950453; tonyquinlan15@gmail.comRev. Crispin Walkling-Lea: Tel: 07941 884645; deaconcrispin@virginmedia.comAny items for the Newsletter to the editor please. Tel: 07986 357320; charlie.stallard@gmail.comWebsite is: www.sspandjbedford.org.uk and the Webmasters are Liz & Fleur Budek; info@sspandjbedford.org.ukParish Secretary Holy Cross, Mrs Sheila Allen (Mondays and Thursdays): Tel: (01234) 353116; holycrosschurch896@btconnect.comParish Secretary Ss Philip & James, Mrs Maria Quinlan (Wednesdays, 10:00am to 2:00pm) Tel: (01234) 352607; sspandjparishsecretary@gmail.com

Mass Intentions and ServicesPJ – Ss Philip and James HC – Holy Cross SJR – St John Rigby

Sat 1 Jun St Justin, Martyr - Memorial6:00pm HC Carol Toner, RIPSun 2 Jun Seventh Sunday of Easter

Retiring Collection for Mass Media8:00am PJ Trevor and Lettie Whitworth, RIP9:15am HC Mike and Angela Chappell, 50th Wedding Anniversary11:00am PJ Mass for the Parish (Missa pro populo)Mon 3 Jun Ss Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs - Memorial9:30am PJ Carmel and Ronald Jackson, RIP

After the above Mass: AdorationTue 4 Jun Feria9:30am HC Thomas Hyland, RIP1:30pm PJ Alpha - session ends 2:45pm6:30pm HC Alpha - session ends 8:30pm8:00pm HC Adoration of the Most Blessed SacramentWed 5 Jun St Boniface, Bishop and Martyr - Memorial9:30am PJ Elizabeth McGovern, Mass IntentionThu 6 Jun Feria7:00pm PJ HC and PJ Confirmandi - Celebrant: Bp PeterFri 7 Jun Feria9:30am HC Gareth Boylan, RIP

After the above Mass: Stations of the Resurrection12:30pm PJ Funeral Mass for Edwin HodgkissSat 8 Jun Our Lady on Saturday9:30am PJ Noel Whitworth, Mass Intention6:00pm HC Michael Treacy, Mass IntentionSun 9 Jun Pentecost Sunday8:00am PJ Mass for the Parish (Missa pro populo)9:15am HC Ann and Gerry Maxwell11:00am PJ Stephen May - Anniversary1:00pm PJ Baptisms: Sienna Maria Owens

Santino Michael RobertsonCelebrant: Deacon Tony Quinlan

Saints Philip and James Church

Parish Priest: Fr Wayne Coughlin Deacons: Revv. Tony Quinlan, Crispin Walkling-LeaPropers for the Seventh Sunday of Easter

Entrance AntiphonO Lord, hear my voice, for I have called to you; of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face; hide not your face from me, alleluia.Responsorial PsalmThe Lord is king, most high above all the earth.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia, alleluia! I will not leave you orphans, says the Lord; I will come back to you, and your hearts will be full of joy. Alleluia!Communion AntiphonFather, I pray that they may be one as we also are one, alleluia.

Morning Prayer: before the morning Mass or Liturgy from Monday to Saturday.Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is on Mondays, for 30 minutes; Stations of the Resurrection are on Fridays. Adoration during Alpha at HC, 8:00pm.Parish Priests must celebrate one Mass per weekend for the Parish.

Confessions on Saturday:Ss Philip & James: 10:00 to 10:30amHoly Cross 5:15 to 5:45pmConfessions may be heard by arrangement or in need at a reasonable time.Baptisms: by arrangement. The next baptism preparation meeting is at Holy Cross, 7:30pm, on Tuesday, 18th June, with Deacon Tony.Weddings: we need at least six months’ notice with Diocesan fee of £45. Those planning to be married in either Church (and those to be married in another parish) should make contact with Fr Wayne and Deacon Crispin.How to ask for a Mass Intention: Email, telephone, write a letter, drop a note, or beat a path to the Presbytery door: to Maria Quinlan, Parish Secretary at P&J. An offering is fine; it is used for the mission of the parish. Please, please, please; make names legible on all correspondence. Thank you.Please pray for the repose of the soul of Edwin Hodgkiss (Jesu Mercy, Mary Pray) whose Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, 7th June at 12:30pm in SsP&J. Please also pray for Josephine and all the family at what will be a very difficult time; may they each take comfort in the presence of the Risen Christ.Please pray for the repose of the soul of Dermot Cahill, who had been a regular parishioner at SsP&J until ill health prevented his attendance. His funeral liturgy is also on Friday, 7th June, SsP&J at 2:00pm.Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Emelia Churchill whose Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, 14th June at 11:00am in SsP&J.Please also pray for those who mourn at this time.

Meetings for sexual abuse victims and survivors, families and supportersBishop Peter is offering to meet with victims and survivors, their families and supporters this month 2019 and continuing on a bimonthly basis. To book a meeting with the Bishop, phone the safeguarding office on: (01604) 723514.

Our Parish Family:Cherishing the Past, Celebrating the Present,Embracing the Future.

Seventh Sunday of Easter (C) Psalter week 3

2nd June 2019

Alpha continues...Alpha continues this Tuesday and you are all still welcome (PJ: 1:30pm - 2:45pm and HC: 6:30pm - 8:30pm). To help with catering, please contact Sheila (HC Parish Secretary) if you can attend either session. It is important that we pray for our Alpha volunteers and participants; please therefore consider attending Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesday: from approximately 8:00pm to 8:30pm in the small meeting room at HC.Bedford Foodbank are currently short of UHT milk, tinned fruit, tinned vegetables, Long-Life sponge puddings, and jellies. All contributions are gratefully accepted and can be left in the special boxes in the Parish Room. Thank you for your continued support.Building Works at the PresbyteryStarting next week the contractors employed by the diocese will begin works to convert the former study and garage at the Presbytery into accommodation suitable for short term occupancy (there will be a shower-room, lounge and bedroom). This year it will be used by a visiting Priest for the whole of July and September; it will also be used periodically in August. Longer term it will be made available to Priests, Deacons, Religious, Seminarians, etc. for short stays as a place to rest, relax and offer prayer. It will be a wonderful asset to the parish and diocese (who are often in need of temporary accommodation). The diocese will oversee the whole project from start to finish. We hope to keep the inconvenience of the building works to a minimum but your co-operation and understanding would be much appreciated. If you have any questions about this important development you are asked to speak with Fr Wayne.

Paschal CandlesIn order to better enable our Catholic schools to celebrate Eastertide, the Diocese has suggested that they ask their local parish for an old Paschal Candle and to light this during prayer at school assemblies, etc. We have adopted this idea and parishioners have taken a Paschal Candle to their homes for a specific intention; in this way the light of the Risen Christ will shine throughout our parishes for the remainder of the year. Wonderfully, all but one candle are in the parish.The following parishioners, with their intention, have taken a candle:

● Maria Abrantes: Priests and vocations to the Sacred Priesthood● Ann and Hal Cawley: Those who have lapsed from the Faith● Margaret Wells: The Church and her Clergy● Charles and Kathy Stallard: Teams of Our Lady● Pat Wood: Lonely souls for whom nobody prays● Val: That adult children will have open hearts for Christ● Angela Mary Millar: Pope Francis● Stella Good: Children, Grandchildren and Godchildren to be brought

back to Jesus● MariaTeresa Quinlan: The Right to Life● Sister May: to be advised

If you would like an old Paschal Candle (some are rather large) to burn in your home throughout the year for a specific intention, please contact Fr Wayne.Easter Lily Appeal: Thanks to those who sponsored an Easter lily for a departed loved one or for another intention. A list of intentions may be found in the narthex and we shall hold these in prayer at every Sunday Mass until Pentecost.

Confirmation this ThursdayPlease pray that the adult faith of our Confirmation candidates will grow and that they will nurture that faith through their participation in the Sunday Mass in our parishes every week; we pray for:Cade, Bisola, Junior, Gift, Brendan, Robert, Benjamin, Denisa, Anna, Rachel, Isabella, Esther, Joseph, Ellie, Abbie and Hollie.All parishioners are encouraged to attend the Mass of Confirmation with Bishop Peter on Thursday, 6th June at 7:00pm in SsP&J.NB: There is no Morning Prayer or 9:30am Mass this Thursday.Week of Guided Prayer - 11th to 18th JuneThis is an opportunity for parishioners of HC and SsP&J to pray and reflect upon a passage of Sacred Scripture chosen for you each day by a guide. We will meet at SsP&J at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 11th June. During the week, you will individually meet with your prayer guide. The final session will be held when we all meet up again on Tuesday, 18th June at 7.30pm, again in SsP&J. For further information, please contact: Elizabeth 211558 or Barbara 325844.Summer Reflection DAY ALIVE IN CHRISTSaturday, 22nd June, from 10:00am to 4:00pm at Monastery of Christ Our Saviour, Turvey. The cost is £15 and Bishop Peter hopes to attend. Take a packed lunch. BOOKING ESSENTIAL: admin@nores.org.uk (01582) 723312 Ext 6.SAVE THE DATE Friday, 28th June SAVE THE DATE Two wonderful celebrations are to take place on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, 28th June, this year.The first is a day of prayer called by Pope Francis for the renewal of the Sacred Priesthood (with a major celebration taking place at Westminster Cathedral).The second is the annual "Day of Many Colours" when Missio encourages people to pray the Holy Rosary for the whole world. We shall therefore celebrate this day with the following at Holy Cross Church:

● 9:00am Sacred Heart Litany (offered for an increase in vocations to the Sacred Priesthood)

● 9:10am Morning Prayer (page numbers announced)● 9:30am MASS● Followed by: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the Holy Rosary

with Benediction. Concludes around 11:00am.Come and pray for the renewal of the Sacred Priesthood and for seminarians Liam and Daniel in their formation. Put the date and times in your diary.Missio UpdateThank you to everyone who continues to support Missio through the 'Red Box', the charities box at SsP&J, refreshments after Sunday Mass at HC and with individual donations. In 2018 the monies raised in aid of Missio through the Red Box alone was £72,485; this is an increase of £3,879 over 2017. Wonderfully, we are one of only six dioceses in England and Wales whose 'Red Box' income has increased (there are 22 diocese in total). Thank you to everyone who supports Missio. Please continue to pray for God's blessing on the "Year of Missio" being celebrated in the Catholic schools of our diocese. And Thank You to everyone who has made a donation to Missio using the wall-safe in the narthex raising the wonderful sum of £219.53. This will be given to the component part of Missio (Society of St Peter the Apostle) which trains those who aspire to be a Priest or a Religious Sister in a missionary diocese. With your financial support and prayer Missio is training 30,000 seminarians and 10,000 religious sisters around the world. Fr WayneSaturday, 14th September - Holy Cross Day12:00noon: Mass of Induction for our Catholic Youth Minister at HC followed by Lunch and youth activities. This will be a wonderful way to welcome our Youth Minister to the parishes.Ascension DayThank you to those people who fulfilled the Ascension Day (Holy Day of Obligation) commitment in our community.Marriage of Natalie and Nicholas FraserWe send the assurance of love, support and most importantly prayer to Natalie and Nicholas who were recently married in our parish. May God bless them in their married life.Our Hospital Chaplain at South Wing is Fr Nathanial Onwuekwe. If you or a loved one are admitted and in need of sacramental care, contact him at St Joseph’s Presbytery: (01234) 352569. He regularly visits the hospital on Fridays and celebrates Mass in the chapel at 12:15pm.Volunteer rotas: folders in the narthex.

In the month of June The Holy Father asks us to pray for the Mode of Life of Priests.That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PREPARATION in Holy Cross Church and Ss Philip and James' Church: Parents/Guardians are invited to consult the Sacramental Preparation poster and leaflet (available in each Church) for details of the First Holy Communion (and Confirmation courses) for 2019/2020. Candidates should be in Year 3 or above when the weekly course starts in September. This year the closing date for applications is Friday, 21st June and the enrolment will take place on Wednesday, 26th June. Application forms can be collected in person from Holy Cross Church and Ss Philip and James Church from Joan Kedward. Email the Parish Secretary (holycrosschurch896@btconnect.com) to arrange a meeting with Joan after Sunday Masses. Priority consideration will be given to applications from parents who have participated in the parishes’ Alpha.

The weekly collectionsLast week’s collection for PJ was: Open Plate £644.17p (including envelopes)Last week’s collection for HC was: Open Plate £322.52p Envelopes £200.50pPJ collects £48 per week in standing orders with £31 per week direct to the Diocese. HC is £620 per week. Additionally £219.53p for Missio.

Retiring collection THIS WEEKEND: Mass Media